10 Casual New Year's Eve Outfits, Just In Case You're Laying Low

As the final days of 2018 tick off one after another, no question seems to spike quite as enthusiastically as “what are you doing for New Year’s Eve?” If you’ve planned out an elaborate getaway complete with sequined dresses and champagne toasts, then you’re inevitably jubilant to answer said question. If you’re like this author and still have yet to make plans, your answer might be a bit more muted. But, don't knock a casual New Year's Eve or the comfy-cute outfits that go right along with it just yet.

Even if you’re laying low on New Year’s Eve, if you’re reading this it’s fair to assume you haven’t resigned yourself to oversized sweats just yet. Regardless of how casual your night may be, there are still plenty of approaches to dressing that feel simultaneously festive and laidback. Taking a cue from some of your favorite casual-cool dressers on Instagram, the ten inspiring outfits below illustrate how to exude a soiree-ready attitude without going over the top. Think a flash of velvet, a glitzy pair of earrings, wintery white knits—you get the picture. And to help aid your cute-meets-casual endeavors, don’t miss the shopping picks that accompany each ensemble.

Outfit #1: Sheer Perfection

If you’re up for a little see-through action, consider a sheer top paired with your favorite Lacey bralette. Polish it off with blue jeans to keep everything feeling effortless and a petite purse for a charming finish. (The one seen here on Imani is from Maison Cleo, but it's sold out.)